Last updated: April 2026
By using thecheffiles.com (the “site”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please stop using the site.
About the site
The Chef Files is operated by Paige Gilbert, based in Newport, Rhode Island. Questions and correspondence can be directed to thecheffiles@partumevents.com or through the Contact page.
Use of content
All content on The Chef Files — including recipes, photographs, text, and graphics — is the property of Paige Gilbert and The Chef Files unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use this content for commercial purposes without written permission.
You are welcome to share recipes with a direct link back to the original post on this site. Please do not copy and paste full recipes onto other platforms or websites, rewrite recipes without attribution, or use site photographs without permission.
Personal use
Recipes and editorial content on this site are intended for personal, non-commercial use. You may print or save recipes for your own cooking. If you want to use a recipe or photograph for a cooking class, food business, cookbook, publication, video, or any other commercial project, email thecheffiles@partumevents.com first.
Affiliate links and products
Some links on the site are affiliate links, primarily through the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. The site earns a commission when a reader makes a qualifying purchase through an affiliate link. This does not affect the price you pay. Full disclosure is on the Affiliate Disclosure page.
Digital products sold on the site (such as the Evidence File and the Dinner Party Dossier) are delivered through Gumroad or an equivalent third-party platform. Refund and delivery terms for those products are governed by the platform’s own terms at checkout.
No warranties
The site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Chef Files makes no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, nutritional content, or suitability of any recipe or information for any particular purpose, dietary need, or medical condition. Readers with allergies, chronic conditions, or dietary restrictions should consult a qualified professional before preparing any recipe.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Chef Files, Paige Gilbert, and any related entities will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this site, reliance on any content, preparation of any recipe, purchase of any linked product, or interaction with any third-party service referenced here. Cooking involves open flame, sharp tools, and hot liquids. You are responsible for your own safety in your kitchen.
Third-party links
The site links out to external resources — product pages, other recipe sites, publications, and booking platforms — for readers’ convenience. The Chef Files does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or pricing of third-party sites. Clicking an external link is at your own discretion.
User-submitted content
Comments, ratings, emails, and other reader-submitted content grant The Chef Files a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, edit, and excerpt that content on the site and in marketing materials. Do not submit content you do not own or have permission to share. Abusive, spam, or illegal submissions will be removed.
Copyright and DMCA
If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, email thecheffiles@partumevents.com with: (1) identification of the copyrighted work; (2) identification of the infringing material with URL; (3) your contact information; (4) a good-faith statement that the use is not authorized; and (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act. Valid notices will be addressed promptly.
Changes to these Terms
These Terms may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date above will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Rhode Island as applicable, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising from use of the site will be resolved through good-faith correspondence first; formal claims must be filed in a state or federal court with jurisdiction over Newport County, Rhode Island.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in effect.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: thecheffiles@partumevents.com, or via the Contact page.